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Parkinson’s & Physiotherapy

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a long-term neurological disorder that affects movement, coordination, and balance. As of now, there is no cure for PD, however physiotherapy rehabilitation has emerged as a powerful tool in reducing its symptoms as well as improving the quality of life of those living with PD.

Home-visits - Abbey View Physiotherapy, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Early Intervention is Best

The body is pretty good at recovering within a few weeks of minor bumps and twists but a good rule of thumb is if things are still there after 2-3 weeks and especially if they are starting to migrate or worsening then intervention…

Yoga - Abbey View Physiotherapy, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Yoga Article

If you ask one hundred yoga practitioners what yoga means to them, it is my experienced opinion that you would get one hundred different answers.  Some of us aren’t even able to express with words all the ways that yoga enhances our lives.

Acupuncture - Abbey View Physiotherapy, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Acupuncture Article

Originally from China, where it has been practiced for thousands of years, acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, thin needles through the skin at specific points and at varying depths along the body.